Journal of International Economics Research JIER Pending 10.54216/JIER https://www.americaspg.com/journals/show/4236 2025 2025 PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Belarusian National University of Technology, Republic of Belarus Karpovich Karpovich PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Belarusian National University of Technology, Republic of Belarus Ponomareva Natallia Research shows that effective communication between higher education institutions and employers contributes to the development of competent personnel prepared to solve real-world problems in production and business. This issue is highly relevant given rapid changes in the economy and technological processes, requiring the constant adaptation of educational programs and advanced training for graduates. This article examines areas of cooperation between universities in Belarus and Uzbekistan and proposes a model for their interaction with enterprises in the real sector of the economy in the context of the emerging knowledge economy and the trend toward developing education as a key element of scientific, technical, and innovation policy. 2025 2025 21 26 10.54216/JIER.020204 https://www.americaspg.com/articleinfo/42/show/4236